Great podcasts don't happen by accident, they happen in the right space, with the right people, and the right plan. Our production estimator is designed to take the guesswork out of getting started. Tell us a little about your podcast and we'll give you a clear picture of what it takes to bring it to life at Haus of Owl.
Podcast Estimator — Haus of Owl
Podcast Production Estimate
Rough estimate only — not a final invoice
Haus of Owl Creation Club
780 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC
admin@hausofowl.com · hausofowl.com
Your selections at a glance
📋Your podcast
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The basics
Tell us about your show
How long is each episode?
Pick the closest option to your finished episode length.
📅Your session: 2 hrs per episode
💡Recording a whole series? You can save significantly by booking multiple episodes in one go — we offer package rates for series productions and recording two episodes back-to-back in a single day cuts your setup costs in half. Ask the HOO team about series pricing.
🎬Format
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Audio or video?
What kind of podcast are you making?
Many podcasts are audio-only — video is great for YouTube and social clips.
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Video quality
What resolution do you need?
1080p looks great on YouTube and any screen — the right choice for most podcasts. 4K is cinema-level but creates much larger files.
Frame rate
For a podcast or interview, 30fps is almost always the right choice.
🎞️Recording format: We shoot all podcasts in ProRes 422 by default — professional quality, great for colour grading, and compatible with all editing software. We can also shoot in Blackmagic RAW (BRAW) or other formats on request, though file sizes will be significantly larger. Just ask the HOO team.
🏠Studio space
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Choose your space
Which studio are you recording in?
All spaces are at 780 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC. Not sure? The HOO team can help you pick the right one.
📸Cameras
Your cameras
Are you using our cameras?
We use Blackmagic 4K Pocket Cinema cameras. If you use our cameras, a Camera Operator who also handles audio is always included — no separate crew needed.
How many cameras?
Each camera captures a different angle — host, guest, wide shot. Your operator handles all of them plus audio.
1 cam
2 cams
3 cams
1
camera · operator included
💡Operator $60/hr, plus $10/hr for each camera. Extra angles are $10/hr each.
🎚️Crew
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Crew support
Do you need crew from HOO?
You're bringing your own cameras — select any crew support you'd like from us.
🎚️Audio engineer
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Session support
Do you need an audio engineer for the session?
An engineer sets up and positions your microphones, monitors levels throughout the recording, and packs down afterward. Without one, you run the room yourself.
🎤Microphones
How many mics?
How many people will be speaking?
2 microphones are included in every studio rental. Only add extras if you have more speakers.
2 mics included
3 mics +$15/hr
💾Files & delivery
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Your estimated file sizes
Complete the video settings above to see your file size estimate.
Per camera
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based on episode length
Total — all cameras
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combined
How would you like to receive your files?
All projects include a free 1-week verification window — we hold your files while you confirm everything looks good.
📦 Getting the drive to you
Can't pick up in person? We can ship it.
🔄Rental reminder: once your files are confirmed safe, we'll arrange for the drive to be returned to HOO.
✅1-week check-in window always included at no charge. We hold your files while you confirm everything looks good, then delete our copy after sign-off.
✂️Post-production & extras
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Editing & extras
What else do you need?
Tick everything that applies. All optional.
⭐Series add-ons
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One-time costs
Anything for the whole series?
Created once for your show — not charged per episode.
💰Your estimate
Estimated cost
HOO member?
Estimated total
$0
💡 Ways you could save
This is a rough estimate — not a final invoice. Every project is a little different and we'd love to chat. No pressure, no commitment.
Haus of Owl Creation Club · 780 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC · admin@hausofowl.com · hausofowl.com This estimate is approximate and valid for 30 days, subject to confirmation.
